Alaska Landlord-Tenant Law
Know your rights as a renter in Alaska. This guide covers security deposits, landlord entry, rent increases, eviction protections, and more under Alaska law.
Legal basis: Alaska landlord-tenant law — Alaska Statutes
14
Days to Return Deposit
2 months' rent
Max Deposit
24h
Entry Notice
Required
Deposit Escrow
Max Deposit shows the short version — read the full rule below.
What Alaska law says about deposits
Maximum Deposit
2 months' rent (no limit if rent exceeds $2,000/month), plus a pet deposit up to one month's rent
Return Deadline
14 days30 days if damages are deducted or the tenant gave no proper notice
Penalties, interest & late-fee rules under Alaska law
If your deposit is wrongfully or late returned
If the landlord willfully fails to send the itemized notice and refund on time, the tenant may recover up to twice the amount actually withheld, not twice the whole deposit (AS 34.03.070(b), (d), (g)).
Interest on your deposit is not required
Grace period
No mandatory grace period
Must be in the lease
Yes — a late fee is only enforceable if it is written into your lease
Your privacy protections
Required Notice Period
24 hours
In Alaska, your landlord must give this notice before entering your rental unit, except in genuine emergencies. This protects your right to privacy and peaceful enjoyment of your home.
Exceptions: Landlords may enter without notice in cases of emergency (fire, flooding, etc.) or if you've abandoned the property.
No notice statute; no caps
Legal basis: No Statute
10 days to fix after written notice
Legal basis: AS 34.03.100, .160, .180
Protected
Legal basis: AS § 34.03.310
No statewide early-exit law
Legal basis: No state statute
Self-help illegal
Legal basis: AS § 34.03.210
Important facts about Alaska rental law
Alaska limits security deposits to 2 months' rent, but the limit does not apply when monthly rent is over $2,000; a pet deposit of up to 1 more month's rent is allowed for a pet that is not a service animal (AS 34.03.070).
Alaska landlords must mail the deposit refund and itemized notice within 14 days after the tenancy ends and you move out if either side gave a proper termination notice (30 days if money is deducted for damages), and within 30 days if no proper notice was given (AS 34.03.070(g)).
Alaska requires landlords to provide a written itemized statement of any deposit deductions.
Alaska landlords must maintain habitable conditions and make repairs within a reasonable time.
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In Alaska, the security deposit limit is 2 months' rent (no limit if rent exceeds $2,000/month), plus a pet deposit up to one month's rent.
Alaska landlords must return security deposits within 14 days after you move out (30 days if damages are deducted or the tenant gave no proper notice).
In Alaska, landlords must give 24 hours' notice before entering your rental unit.
Late fees in Alaska: No statutory cap. No mandatory grace period.
No notice statute; no caps. No Alaska statute sets how much notice a landlord must give before raising rent. Either side can end a month-to-month tenancy with written notice at least 30 days before the rent due date (AS 34.03.290(b)). No statewide rent cap. A landlord may not raise rent to retaliate for a complaint to a government agency or to the landlord (AS 34.03.310). Source: No Statute.
10 days to fix after written notice. Landlord must make all repairs needed to keep the home fit and habitable (AS 34.03.100). Written notice: if not fixed in 10 days, the lease can end at least 20 days after the notice (AS 34.03.160). No heat, water, hot water or sanitary facilities: after written notice you may immediately buy the service and deduct it, or move to substitute housing and stop rent (AS 34.03.180). No general repair-and-deduct; in an eviction, a court may order rent paid into court (AS 34.03.190). Source: AS 34.03.100, .160, .180.
Protected. Retaliation prohibited. Cannot evict for complaints. Protected activities covered. Source: AS § 34.03.310.
No statewide early-exit law. Alaska has no statewide law that lets a domestic violence victim end a lease early. A court protection order may be able to order the abuser out of the home. If your home is federally assisted (public housing or a voucher), the federal Violence Against Women Act gives separate protections. A domestic violence hotline (1-800-799-7233) or legal aid can help you plan a safe move. Source: No state statute.
Self-help illegal. Self-help evictions illegal. Court order required. Utility shutoffs prohibited. Source: AS § 34.03.210.
Alaska tenants have rights including security deposit protections, notice requirements for landlord entry, habitability standards, and protections against retaliation. Use Honestkey to analyze your specific lease against Alaska law.
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